A volcano on Italy's Stromboli island has erupted, releasing a huge plume of smoke into the air and lava into the sea. Stromboli is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has been regularly erupting since 1932. Source: www.bbc.com
Ben Bernanke, former US Federal Reserve chief, wins Nobel Prize.
Ben Bernanke, who led the US central bank during the 2008 financial crisis, is one of three recipients of this year's Nobel prize in economics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said it was recognising the trio for research that had changed our understanding of finan…
Malaysian prime minister calls for early election.
Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob called for an early election on Monday, hoping to win a stronger mandate for his party and stabilize the rocky political landscape that has plagued the country over the last four years. The ruling party’s rush for an election come…
International Day of the Girl Child - 11 October.
On October 11, the International Day of the Girl seeks to bring awareness and solutions to the unique challenges that girls around the world face every day. In 1995 at the World Conference on Women, nearly 30,000 people from approximately 200 countries arrived in Beijing, Ch…
World Bank and IMF warn of risks of global recession.
World Bank President David Malpass and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Monday of a growing risk of global recession and said inflation remained a continuing problem after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.World Bank President David Ma…
Nobel Prize in Economics 2022
This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Ben Bernanke , Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig , have significantly improved our understanding of the role of banks in the economy, particularly during financial crises. An important finding in their research is why avoiding bank …
World Day Against the Death Penalty - 10 October
Every year on October 10th, World Day Against the Death Penalty advocates for the abolition of capital punishment. It’s also a day to raise awareness about the conditions and the circumstances that affect prisoners on death row. Proponents of the death penalty say that capit…
World Homeless Day - 10 October.
Every October 10th, World Homeless Day brings individuals together to find ways to change the lives of homeless people in their community. It’s also a time to draw attention to the needs of the homeless on a local level. Approximately 150 million people around the world don’…
World Mental Health Day - 10 October.
Annually, World Mental Health Day on October 10th raises awareness and mobilizes efforts to support mental health. When one has poor mental health, they are more likely to suffer from a mental health disorder. These disorders include the following diagnoses: Depression General…
International Stage Management Day - 10 October.
Every year on October 10th, International Stage Management Day celebrates and recognizes all the work that stage managers do behind the scenes. It’s also a day to learn more about what stage managers do. The people that do these behind-the-scenes jobs are called stagehands a…
World Post Day - 09 October
World Post Day on October 9th each year honors the work of those who work in the postal industry. Another goal of the day includes raising awareness about the vital role the postal sector plays in the daily lives of businesses and individuals around the world. As a whole, th…
The US Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier just left port.
On October 4, the USS Gerald R. Ford departed Norfolk, Virginia, for a trip across the Atlantic. The ship is the first of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, nuclear-powered hangars-and-runways that serve as the centerpiece of the US Navy’s fleets and, as such, project Americ…
Sri Lanka among Top 10 Friendliest Countries in the world.
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the Top 10 friendliest countries in the world in the 2022 Readers' Choice Awards. The Condé Nast Traveller revealed the most welcoming destinations from all four corners of the globe, as voted by its readers. Sri Lanka has been ranked 9th, …
Ibrahim Traore declared Burkina Faso president after coup.
Captain Ibrahim Traore has been appointed as president of Burkina Faso after Paul-Henri Damiba was removed in the West African country’s second coup in less than nine months. The Sahel country plunged into political turmoil on September 30 after a group of officers decided t…
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day - 08 October (Second Saturday in October)
On the second Saturday in October, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day promotes the goal of improving the quality of life for people affected by serious medical conditions. It is also a day to show support for hospice and palliative care around the world. Both hospice and …
International African Penguin Awareness Day - 08 October (Second Saturday in October)
On the second Saturday in October, International African Penguin Awareness Day raises awareness about the plight of the African penguins. It’s also a day to learn more about this flightless seabird. When you think of penguins, you probably envision them living somewhere cold…
World Octopus Day - 08 October
On October 8th, World Octopus Day celebrates one of the earth’s oldest creatures. The animal is best known for its eight legs and ink-squirting abilities. However, there is so much more to know about this fantastic creature. Octopus fossils date back over 300 million years. …
International Podiatry Day - 08 October
October 8th is International Podiatry Day. On this day, podiatrists around the world seek to advance the field of podiatry to better serve those with foot and ankle ailments. They do this through education, advocacy, and strategic alliances. In case you’re wondering, podiatr…
Universal Music Day - 08 October (Second Saturday in October)
On the second Saturday in October, Universal Music Day invites the general public to gather together and make music. It is also a day for people to express themselves in other creative ways. For this reason, the day is also known as Universal Self-Expression Day. Many people…
World Migratory Bird Day - 08 October (Second Saturday in May and Second Saturday in October)
World Migratory Bird Day is observed twice a year during the second Saturday in May and again on the second Saturday in October. The goal is to raise awareness of issues affecting migratory birds and to inspire action around the world to take measures for their conservation…
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